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Bryan Battle has opened up about the personal struggles that hindered his preparation for his PFL debut, where he faced a lopsided loss to Johnny Eblen in Pittsburgh in March.
Michel Pereira is pursuing a legal appeal of his loss to Sharabutdin Magomedov at UFC Baku, citing officiating errors that he believes cost him his career in the promotion.
Islam Makhachev expressed unexpected sympathy for Conor McGregor following the Irishman's disappointing UFC 329 comeback loss to Max Holloway.
Navajo Stirling provided insight into his second-round finish of Ion Cutelaba at their recent UFC bout, crediting a devastating liver shot rather than a lack of heart from his opponent.
Islam Makhachev expressed sympathy for Conor McGregor's devastating injury at UFC 329, despite the well-documented rivalry between their camps.

Daniel Rodriguez is headlining UFC Belgrade this Saturday against Uros Medic, marking a remarkable return to competition after eight months imprisoned in Mexico.

PFL welterweight champion Thad Jean has a message for fans who question whether fighters outside the UFC can compete at the highest level.
Bogdan Guskov has issued his first public statement following a dominant fifth-round TKO loss to former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev in Saturday's UFC Abu Dhabi headliner. Guskov…

Chris Weidman has stepped to the defense of Magomed Ankalaev following widespread criticism of his UFC Abu Dhabi main event against Bogdan Guskov on Saturday.

Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to the UFC ended catastrophically when he suffered an ACL injury on the very first kick he threw against Max Holloway at UFC 329.
Bogdan Guskov took a short-notice fight against Magomed Ankalaev in the UFC Abu Dhabi Fight Night main event, stepping in on just 14 days' notice to replace Khalil Rountree.
Conor McGregor's comeback bid ended in injury at UFC 329 when he tore his ACL on his opening kick against Max Holloway, forcing him to undergo surgery and miss at least a year of competition.

Valter Walker extended his remarkable submission streak to five consecutive victories at UFC Abu Dhabi, forcing Thomas Petersen to tap to a rare calf slicer in the opening round.
Rizvan Kuniev captured Fight of the Night honors at UFC Abu Dhabi after a hard-fought three-round battle with Tyrell Fortune at Etihad Arena, yet the Russian heavyweight expressed frustration with…
Ramazonbek Temirov made a statement at UFC Abu Dhabi, stopping former title challenger Steve Erceg with a devastating first-round knockout in the co-main event.
Magomed Zaynukov made a successful Octagon debut at UFC Abu Dhabi, securing a unanimous decision victory over Damian Rzepecki.
Mike Davis left UFC Abu Dhabi visibly frustrated after losing a 15-minute wrestling match to undefeated lightweight Nurullo Aliev, who earned a unanimous decision and his fourth straight win by decision.
Magomed Zaynukov made a successful UFC debut, earning a unanimous decision victory over fellow newcomer Damian Rzepecki in a lightweight clash at UFC Abu Dhabi.
Thad Jean captured the PFL welterweight title at PFL Washington D.C., held at CareFirst Arena, with a third-round stoppage of Ernesto Rodriguez in the main event.
Steve Erceg addressed his first-round knockout loss to Ramazonbek Temirov in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi, confirming he is healthy after the brutal finish.
Steve Garcia faced a significant setback when he clashed with Diego Lopes in the opening bout of the historic UFC White House card in June.

Thad Jean captured the PFL welterweight championship at the promotion's D.C. event on Saturday, defeating late-notice replacement Ernesto Rodriguez via TKO in the third round. Jean was originally…

Thad Jean captured the PFL welterweight title at the promotion's Summer Series event in Washington, D.C.
Magomed Ankalaev proved his dominance at light heavyweight with a fifth-round TKO victory over Bogdan Guskov in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday at Etihad Arena.
Live coverage of UFC Abu Dhabi (UFC Fight Night 281), headlined by Ankalaev vs. Guskov, begins Saturday at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT. Full results will appear once the card concludes.
Live coverage of PFL Washington D.C., headlined by Jean vs. Rodriguez, begins Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. Full results will appear once the card concludes.
Bartlomiej Skowyra, a Polish MMA fighter with a 5–5 record, defeated Pablo Moura at DWN 10 in Gliwice on Saturday night, improving to 6–5 professionally with a second-round stoppage.

Magomed Ankalaev returned to the win column with a stoppage victory over Bogdan Guskov in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi, but the performance failed to impress observers.

Magomed Ankalaev defeated Bogdan Guskov by TKO in the fifth round at UFC Abu Dhabi, though the technical victory came with little fanfare in a fight that drew boos from the Etihad Arena…

Ramazan Temirov made a statement in his return to competition, delivering a spectacular knockout of former flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Ramazan Temirov announced his return from suspension in devastating fashion at UFC Abu Dhabi, dismantling former flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg with a vicious knockout in the co-main event on…

Live coverage of UFC Abu Dhabi's main event between Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov has concluded; full results will appear once the card concludes.

Magomed Zaynukov delivered an impressive UFC debut at Abu Dhabi, earning a unanimous decision victory over fellow debutant Damian Rzepecki and remaining undefeated at 9-0. The Team Nurmagomedov…

Valter Walker extended his dominant run at UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday, recording his fifth consecutive first-round submission victory—this time against Thomas Petersen in a heavyweight preliminary…

Muhammad Saidov made a stunning UFC debut at Abu Dhabi, showcasing the striking prowess that earned him an undefeated pro record with a dominant performance against veteran Dustin Jacoby. Fighting…

Sam Patterson rebounded from a recent setback with an impressive second-round knockout of Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC Abu Dhabi, signaling a return to form for the English welterweight. Ponzinibbio,…

The PFL returned to Washington, D.C. on Saturday night for a welterweight title showdown at CareFirst Arena, with Thad Jean facing late-replacement Ernesto Rodriguez for the vacant 2025 PFL…

UFC Abu Dhabi took place Saturday afternoon at Etihad Arena, with Magomed Ankalaev headlining against Bogdan Guskov in a light heavyweight contest.

Santiago Ponzinibbio drew inspiration from Argentina's World Cup campaign ahead of his UFC Abu Dhabi showdown with Sam Patterson on July 25, drawing parallels between the national soccer team's heart…

Conor McGregor posted a video to Instagram on Friday showing leg exercises, signaling that he is progressing in his recovery from a knee injury suffered at UFC 329.

Kamaru Usman is contemplating retirement after suffering a lopsided defeat to Dricus du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City.

MMA Fighting's "Between the Links" show breaks down the fallout from UFC Oklahoma City, where former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis dominated former welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman in a lopsided victory.

The California State Athletic Commission's executive director Andy Foster has defended referee Herb Dean's handling of the UFC Freedom 250 interim title fight between Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira,…
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has opened up about the severe physical toll of recovering from multiple eye surgeries following his UFC 321 no-contest bout against Ciryl Gane.
Jay Alderete dominated Cameron Smotherman at Fury FC 121 in Houston, dropping the former UFC fighter with a head kick before finishing him with a brabo choke in the second round.
Undefeated 19-year-old prospect Jay Alderete defended his actions after a chaotic finish at Fury FC 121, where he submitted UFC veteran Cameron Smotherman via choke in the second round to improve to 6-0.

French lightweight Axel Sola has reframed his first professional loss as a career catalyst.
Paddy Pimblett delivered a statement performance at UFC 329, submitting Ottman Azaitar with a modified D'Arce choke in rapid fashion and stealing the spotlight from Conor McGregor's injury-plagued…

Israel Adesanya has praised Dricus du Plessis following the South African middleweight's dominant decision victory over Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City this past Saturday.

Ben Askren's competitive combat sports career came to an end after his body simply could not sustain the effort required in a wrestling match against Belal Muhammad.
Tommy McMillen made a dominant statement at UFC Oklahoma City, stopping Alberto Montes in the third round of their featherweight matchup while setting a UFC record with 252 significant strikes.
Dricus du Plessis dominated former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in a lopsided display at UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday night, reasserting himself as a top middleweight contender after his main event victory.

Undefeated 19-year-old bantamweight Jay Alderete defeated UFC veteran Cameron Smotherman by submission (D'arce choke) in the second round at Fury FC 121 in Houston on Sunday, but the bout was marred…

Dricus du Plessis dominated Kamaru Usman over five rounds at UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday, securing a unanimous decision victory that marks his return to the win column following his middleweight…

Austin Bashi sustained multiple facial fractures during his unanimous decision loss to Jose Delgado at UFC Oklahoma City.
Christian Leroy Duncan extended his winning streak to five fights with a dominant unanimous decision victory over former middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier at UFC Oklahoma City's co-main event.
Kamaru Usman questioned the judging at UFC Oklahoma City after losing his middleweight debut to Dricus du Plessis via unanimous decision.
Dricus Du Plessis returned to action nearly 11 months after losing his middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev, earning a dominant unanimous decision win over former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman…
Luke Riley defended his controversial first-round knockout victory over Kai Kamaka III at UFC 329, pushing back against criticism from commentator Joe Rogan and others on social media who questioned…

Kamaru Usman fell to Dricus du Plessis by unanimous decision in the UFC Oklahoma City main event on Saturday, but the former welterweight champion blamed an early eye injury for hampering his…

Conor McGregor has detailed the severity of his injury sustained during his UFC 329 comeback fight against Max Holloway earlier this month.

Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to competition lasted only seconds. At UFC 329, McGregor faced Max Holloway in the main event but suffered a catastrophic knee injury in the opening moments while…

Dricus du Plessis returned to the win column with a dominant performance at UFC Oklahoma City, earning a unanimous decision over Kamaru Usman in the main event.

Colby Covington claimed the inaugural RAF crossover championship on Saturday night in Milwaukee, edging Arman Tsarukyan in a wrestling-heavy battle to capture the first title under the promotion's…

Dricus du Plessis delivered a dominant performance to defeat Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision at UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday night, outworking the middleweight champion across all three…

Dricus du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision (50–45, 49–46, 49–46) in the UFC Oklahoma City main event on July 18 at the Paycom Center, with du Plessis (24–3) dominating across all…

Ben Askren competed for the final time on Saturday night at RAF 11, losing a decision to Belal Muhammad but earning a standing ovation for his remarkable comeback after surviving serious health…

Colby Covington, the former UFC interim champion and Division 1 All-American wrestler, defeated Arman Tsarukyan 5–3 to win the inaugural RAF Crossover title at RAF 11 in Milwaukee on…

Ben Askren returned to competition for what he called his final wrestling match at RAF 11 in Milwaukee on Saturday, facing former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in the co-main event.

Dricus du Plessis dominated Kamaru Usman over five rounds at UFC Oklahoma City, securing a dominant unanimous decision victory that reestablished the former middleweight champion as a title contender…

Johnny Eblen reclaimed interim championship gold at PFL Austin on Saturday, decisively defeating Impa Kasanganay in their middleweight rematch to capture the interim PFL middleweight title.

Four fighters earned $100,000 performance bonuses at UFC Oklahoma City. Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman both received bonuses for their main-event decision, while Tommy McMillen earned a…
Dricus du Plessis dominated former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman over five rounds to claim a unanimous decision victory at UFC Oklahoma City, positioning himself as a top middleweight…
Dricus Du Plessis secured a dominant unanimous decision victory over Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City, with scores of 50-45, 49-46, and 49-46. Both fighters entered the bout as former champions…
PFL Austin took place Saturday, July 18, headlined by a middleweight title bout between Eblen and Kasanganay 2, broadcast on ESPN at 8 p.m.
Gamid Khizriev made a dominant statement on the PFL Austin prelims Saturday, submitting Biaggio Ali Walsh with a modified twister just 2:32 into the first round. Khizriev, an undefeated prospect,…

Danny Sabatello silenced his doubters at Rizin Fighting Federation: Landmark Vol.
Colby Covington dismissed Justin Gaethje's undisputed title victory at the UFC's historic White House event in June, claiming the win lacked legitimacy despite widespread acclaim for the…

The PFL held its Austin event at the Moody Center in Texas on Saturday night, headlined by a middleweight interim title rematch.

UFC Oklahoma City took place Saturday night at the Paycom Center, headlined by a middleweight showdown between former champions Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman.

RAF 11 took place at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee on Saturday night, featuring a crossover title bout between RAF veteran and UFC star Arman Tsarukyan and retired…

Impa Kasanganay has already updated his Instagram bio to claim 'world champion' status heading into his interim middleweight title rematch against Johnny Eblen at PFL Austin on July 18, but he…

Live coverage of UFC Oklahoma City (also known as UFC Fight Night 281) will begin Saturday at 5 p.m.
Conor McGregor's return to the octagon unraveled in disaster at UFC 329, when an injury forced an abrupt end to his main event clash with Max Holloway in Las Vegas.

Cody Garbrandt addressed his loss to Adrian Yanez at UFC 329, posting an inspirational message on Instagram that focused on resilience rather than dwelling on the defeat.
Conor McGregor's return to the octagon after a five-year absence ended in disappointment at UFC 329 in Las Vegas when he faced Max Holloway in a welterweight bout.
Cody Garbrandt suggested he will continue his MMA career following a brutal knockout loss to Adrian Yanez at UFC 329 on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Conor McGregor's UFC comeback has stalled after he suffered a knee injury during his rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329, resulting in a loss.
Anthony Joshua has drawn a stark lesson from Ilia Topuria's upset loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, where the previously undefeated lightweight champion was stopped in the corner before the final round.
Michael Chandler has leapt to Conor McGregor's defence in the wake of widespread speculation surrounding McGregor's shocking UFC 329 comeback loss to Max Holloway.

Conor McGregor's comeback fight at UFC 329 ended in catastrophe when he tore his knee on the opening kick of his bout against Max Holloway, sidelining the former two-division champion after five…

The California State Athletic Commission on Monday rejected Phumi Nkuta's appeal to overturn his technical submission loss to Adriano Moraes at MVP's May 16 event headlined by Ronda Rousey versus Gina Carano.
Benoit St. Denis broke his silence after a stunning loss to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, where the English fighter put the French lightweight to sleep in just 52 seconds. St. Denis had…
Cory Sandhagen suffered a suspected torn hamstring during his UFC 329 bantamweight loss to Mario Bautista in Las Vegas, an injury that severely compromised his ability to execute his gameplan over…
Max Holloway secured a victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 329, but the rematch—a bout 13 years in the making—left more questions than answers for both fighters.

Cory Sandhagen suffered a likely hamstring tear during his UFC 329 bantamweight bout against Mario Bautista, an injury he revealed on Instagram after the fight.

Machine Gun Kelly has doubled down on his public feud with Conor McGregor following the Irish superstar's devastating knee injury at UFC 329, where McGregor's comeback lasted just 69 seconds.

Michael Bisping went to extraordinary lengths to keep a fight alive on The Ultimate Fighter 34, even shaving his head to ensure the bout took place—a gesture that ultimately benefited his rival…

Dustin Poirier expressed little sympathy for Conor McGregor's devastating injury at UFC 329, where the former two-division champion's comeback ended in catastrophic fashion.

Sean O'Malley delivered an emotional live reaction to Conor McGregor's stunning injury loss at UFC 329, visibly shaken as he watched his idol's comeback implode in 69 seconds.

Paddy Pimblett stunned the UFC and himself at UFC 329 with a devastating submission of top-10 lightweight Benoit Saint Denis just 52 seconds into their bout.

Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to the UFC ended in catastrophe at UFC 329 on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

Daniel Cormier shared his disappointment with UFC 329's main event, where Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor in circumstances that left both fighter and fans unsatisfied.

Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to the UFC ended in catastrophe at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday, when the Irish superstar suffered a severe right knee injury just 69 seconds into his fight against Max Holloway.
Lightweight Terrance McKinney contested his first-round loss to King Green at UFC 329, arguing that referee Kerry Hatley stopped the bout prematurely.
UFC welterweight and former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev took a lighthearted jab at Conor McGregor following the Irishman's injury-marred defeat to Max Holloway at UFC 329.
Boxer Terence Crawford has weighed in on Conor McGregor's injury-plagued return to the UFC at UFC 329, where the former two-division champion's fight with Max Holloway ended in just 69 seconds.
Gable Steveson made an emphatic statement in his UFC debut at UFC 329, defeating Elisha Ellison by first-round finish to extend his professional record to 4-0 with four consecutive opening-round victories.
Conor McGregor's comeback fight against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended in devastating fashion when the Irish star's knee gave way on his opening kick, forcing an early stoppage in the first round.
Paddy Pimblett's dominant performance at UFC 329—a spectacular submission of Benoit St.
Conor McGregor's knee injury at UFC 329 has sparked renewed discussion about the circumstances surrounding his return, with UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland offering a provocative theory…
Paddy Pimblett revealed that his UFC 329 victory over Benoit St. Denis carried profound career implications—had he lost, retirement would have been a serious consideration. The Liverpool lightweight…
Terrance McKinney disputed the referee stoppage of his UFC 329 loss to King Green, arguing that the fight should have continued into the second round.

Paddy Pimblett displayed contrasting reactions to Conor McGregor's catastrophic return at UFC 329.

Max Holloway provided insight into his brief interaction with Conor McGregor during their UFC 329 main event, which ended after just over a minute when McGregor suffered a severe knee injury…

Conor McGregor's long-awaited comeback ended in heartbreak just 69 seconds into UFC 329's main event when a catastrophic knee injury cut short his fight against Max Holloway.

Jake Paul seized the opportunity to mock Conor McGregor after the former UFC champion's comeback ended in catastrophic fashion at UFC 329.

Brandon Royval rebounded from consecutive losses with a dramatic submission victory over Lone'er Kavanagh at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, claiming Fight of the Night honors and a $100,000 bonus in the…
Conor McGregor's highly anticipated return to the octagon after a five-year absence ended in devastating fashion at UFC 329 when he lost to Max Holloway by first-round finish and suffered another…

Robert Whittaker announced his arrival at light heavyweight with an emphatic third-round TKO of Nikita Krylov at UFC 329, signaling that the former middleweight champion remains a formidable force…
Paddy Pimblett claimed his jiu-jitsu is unmatched in the UFC following his dominant submission victory over Benoit St.
Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor in the UFC 329 main event, but his celebration was muted after McGregor suffered a serious injury in the opening moments.
UFC President Dana White addressed Conor McGregor's injury at UFC 329, stating he believes the Irish fighter suffered an ACL injury during the opening seconds of his bout against Max Holloway.
Conor McGregor's highly anticipated return to the UFC ended in catastrophe at UFC 329 on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Conor McGregor broke his silence late Saturday night following a devastating knee injury that ended his long-awaited comeback in just 69 seconds at UFC 329.

The UFC handed out performance bonuses totaling $300,000 at UFC 329, with three fighters earning $100,000 each for standout showings at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Paddy Pimblett secured a…
Conor McGregor refused crutches as he limped out of the T-Mobile Arena following his injury-plagued comeback at UFC 329.

King Green extended his late-career resurgence to four consecutive victories by defeating Terrance McKinney at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Conor McGregor's comeback fight at UFC 329 ended in disaster when he faced Max Holloway in a highly anticipated rematch on Saturday.

Conor McGregor's comeback lasted 1:09 before a catastrophic knee injury ended his UFC 329 main event against Max Holloway.

Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor via first-round TKO (injury) in their UFC 329 main event on July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Paddy Pimblett delivered a statement performance at UFC 329, putting Benoit Saint Denis to sleep in just 52 seconds and immediately drawing calls from the MMA community for a high-profile next…

Paddy Pimblett exploded back into title contention at UFC 329, submitting Benoit Saint Denis in a devastating 52-second display of grappling that has become a calling card of his career. Fighting at…

Paddy Pimblett def. Benoit Saint Denis via submission (d'arce choke) (R1, 0:52)

Conor McGregor faced Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event on July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Mario Bautista earned redemption at UFC 329 on Saturday, defeating Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision to avenge his short-notice loss to the former title challenger seven years earlier.

Olympic gold medalist wrestler Gable Steveson made a dominant UFC debut at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, defeating heavyweight Elisha Ellison via first-round TKO at 2:31.
Paddy Pimblett delivered a stunning upset over top lightweight contender Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329, submitting the highly dangerous striker in under a minute.

Brandon Royval survived a chaotic war with Lone'er Kavanagh to secure a third-round rear-naked choke submission at UFC 329, finishing the fight at 3:40 of round three.

Mario Bautista def. Cory Sandhagen via unanimous decision (29-28 x3) Bautista earned a dominant unanimous decision over Sandhagen in their rematch at UFC 329, settling their seven-year grudge with…

Luke Riley defended his first-round knockout of Kai Kamaka III at UFC 329, asserting that referee Herb Hatley made the right call by stopping the fight and that Kamaka III would have taken unnecessary additional damage.
King Green delivered a stunning come-from-behind finish against Terrance McKinney at UFC 329, surviving a brutal opening onslaught to secure a first-round TKO at 4:59.

Brandon Royval submitted Lone'er Kavanagh in a thrilling third-round battle at UFC 329 on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, securing a rear-naked choke finish at 3:40 to reclaim winning form. Royval, ranked No.

Adrian Yanez returned to winning form at UFC 329, knocking out former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt in the first round with a sharp combination, and credited coach Sayif Saud's ringside…
UFC 329 took place Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by Conor McGregor's long-awaited return to face Max Holloway in a welterweight clash.

Robert Whittaker made a successful and dominating light heavyweight debut at UFC 329, defeating Nikita Krylov via knockout at 1:01 of the third round in a performance that showcased his speed and…

King Green pulled off a stunning upset at UFC 329, knocking out Terrance McKinney with a body shot and follow-up left hand at 4:59 of the first round, extending his improbable winning streak in a…

Damian Pinas kept his knockout streak alive at UFC 329, flooring Cesar Almeida with a right hand to improve to 10-1, and insisted afterward that finishing fights early is a natural byproduct of his…
Farid Basharat gutted out a unanimous decision victory over promotional debutant John Garza at UFC 329 despite competing through a torn MCL and meniscus suffered just three weeks before the bout.
Gable Steveson announced his arrival in the UFC with a stunning first-round knockout of Elisha Ellison at UFC 329, finishing the bout at 2:31 with a devastating left hand followed by a barrage of…

Robert Whittaker made a successful light heavyweight debut, defeating Nikita Krylov by TKO in the third round at UFC 329. Whittaker, the former UFC middleweight champion currently ranked No.

Ryan Gandra delivered a dominant debut performance for the UFC, dispatching Zachary Reese with a first-round knockout in just over one minute at UFC 329. Gandra (10-1), fighting in his second UFC…
Adrian Yanez returned to the winner's circle in emphatic fashion, battering former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt with a first-round knockout at UFC 329's preliminary card. Yanez (18-6-1)…

Gable Steveson, the five-time NCAA All-American wrestler and 2020 Olympic gold medalist, made a dominant UFC debut at UFC 329, dismantling Elisha Ellison with punches and knees just 2:31 into the…
Luke Riley secured a first-round knockout victory over Kai Kamaka III at UFC 329, but the stoppage has drawn criticism from the fighter community.

Gable Steveson delivered a statement performance at UFC 329, stopping Elisha Ellison by first-round knockout in just 2 minutes and 31 seconds of their heavyweight preliminary bout Saturday at…

Damian Pinas showcased his destructive striking power at UFC 329, defeating Cesar Almeida with a brutal first-round knockout at 4:44.

Ryan Gandra continued his knockout streak at UFC 329, dispatching Zach Reese in just 75 seconds with a devastating first-round finish at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday. The Brazilian…

Conor McGregor defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision in a featherweight bout at UFC Fight Night 26 on August 17, 2013, at TD Garden in Boston.

Conor McGregor returns to the UFC for the first time in over five years at UFC 329, facing former featherweight champion Max Holloway in a welterweight bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on what…

RAF Georgia brought together Olympic wrestlers and UFC stars at the Tbilisi Arena in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Saturday.

UFC 329 took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night, headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight rematch between former two-division champion Conor McGregor and former…

Max Holloway and Conor McGregor squared off at the UFC 329 ceremonial weigh-ins in Las Vegas on Friday, delivering heated words ahead of their long-awaited rematch.

Live coverage of UFC 329, headlined by McGregor vs. Holloway 2, will begin Saturday at 5 p.m. ET. Full results and round-by-round scoring will appear once the card concludes.
PFL MENA 10 made history on Friday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as rising star Hattan Alsaif delivered a second-round technical knockout of Dania Ouhachi in the main event—the first female-headlined MMA…
Alex Pereira has been vocal about perceived fouls in his second-round loss to Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight championship at UFC Vegas 119, claiming multiple illegal strikes to the back of…

Max Holloway is preparing to face Conor McGregor in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 329, more than a decade after their first meeting in 2013.

UFC rising star Raul Rosas Jr. captured the ACBJJ All-Stars grappling championship at ACBJJ 21 in Moscow, cementing his status as one of combat sports' most versatile competitors. The 12-1 fighter…
Jon Jones has clarified that a viral video he posted following Alex Pereira's UFC White House loss was not intended as a personal slight to the Brazilian fighter.

The Ultimate Fighter 34 remains evenly poised between Team Michael Bisping and Team Daniel Cormier after four episodes, with each squad holding two victories apiece.

A roundup of overlooked MMA fights from promotions across the globe showcases the wild variety of finishes—and non-finishes—happening outside the mainstream spotlight. At Lions Fight in Manaus,…

Justin Gaethje proved that perseverance pays off when he captured his first undisputed UFC title at UFC Freedom 250, defeating featherweight champion Ilia Topuria in a shocking upset in the main…
Jon Jones has offered his perspective on how Ilia Topuria can recover from the first loss of his career.
Jon Jones has clarified the intent behind a viral video in which he wore a GOAT necklace following Alex Pereira's UFC Freedom 250 loss, asserting that the post was not directed at Pereira himself but…
Justin Gaethje's coach Trevor Wittman has publicly defended Aleksandre Topuria's decision to stop his brother Ilia's UFC Freedom 250 lightweight title bout against Gaethje last month. Ilia Topuria…
Justin Gaethje has finally captured the undisputed UFC lightweight title, defeating Ilia Topuria in the main event of UFC White House in a stunning upset victory that caps a remarkable redemption…

Ilia Topuria's facial injuries from his UFC Freedom 250 title loss to Justin Gaethje are healing well, according to a photo shared two weeks after the bout by Georgian reporter Giorgi Kokiashvili.
Undefeated PFL debutant Cobey Fehr (4–0) earned an impressive submission victory at PFL San Diego, finishing Daniel Bzdigian with a vrabo choke just two minutes into their bantamweight bout.
Ilia Topuria suffered the first loss of his UFC career when Justin Gaethje stopped him after four rounds at UFC White House, and close observer Merab Dvalishvili says the former lightweight champion…

Rafael Fiziev delivered a spectacular knockout victory over Manuel Torres at UFC Baku on Saturday, finishing his lightweight opponent with a spinning wheel kick followed by ground-and-pound just 15…
GiGi Canuto made history on The Ultimate Fighter 34 with an unconventional octagon celebration after dismantling Anita Karim in dominant fashion.

Salamat Isbulaev's undefeated run ended in the PFL San Diego headliner against A.J.
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev delivered one of the most spectacular performances of UFC Baku, obliterating Julius Walker with a devastating right hand in just eight seconds during their light heavyweight encounter on Saturday.
Shara Magomedov delivered a comeback victory over Michel Pereira in the co-main event of UFC Baku, bouncing back from an early knockdown to secure a unanimous decision win. Pereira dropped Magomedov…

Rafael Fiziev returned to the win column in dominant fashion at UFC Baku, scoring a highlight-reel knockout victory over Manuel Torres in the main event, though he expressed frustration with the UFC's new Meta A.I.

A.J. McKee and Liz Carmouche posted dominant statement victories at PFL San Diego on Saturday night, both positioning themselves as title contenders in their respective divisions. Competing in his…
UFC Baku delivered an evening of explosive finishes on Saturday at National Gymnastic Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan, with four fighters earning $100,000 "Performance of the Night" bonuses for their…
Rafael Fiziev delivered a stunning knockout of Manuel Torres in the main event of UFC Baku on Saturday, reasserting himself in the lightweight division with a highlight-reel finish.

Rafael Fiziev reminded fans why he remains one of the UFC's most electrifying lightweights with a spectacular second-round knockout of Manuel Torres at UFC Baku.

Rafael Fiziev delivered exactly what was needed—a statement victory in front of his home crowd.

Rafael Fiziev stopped Manuel Torres with a devastating second-round knockout at UFC Baku on Saturday, halting a troubling skid that threatened to derail his lightweight title ambitions. Fiziev,…

Shara "Bullet" Magomedov's striking prowess shone through in the UFC Baku co-main event, as the Russian middleweight earned a unanimous decision over veteran Michel Pereira.

Asu Almabayev joined an exclusive club at UFC Baku, securing a stunning submission victory over Charles Johnson with a Suloev stretch—only the fourth such finish in UFC history.

UFC Baku delivered a night of decisive performances across the card, with Rafael Fiziev's stunning spinning wheel kick to Manuel Torres headlining the festivities at the National Gymnastics Arena on…
UFC Baku, officially designated UFC Fight Night 280, headlined by Fiziev vs. Torres, takes place Saturday with live coverage beginning at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT. Full play-by-play updates, results, and…
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev cemented his undefeated record and delivered one of the fastest finishes in UFC light heavyweight history at UFC Fight Night 280 in Baku on Saturday.
Live coverage of PFL San Diego's 'McKee vs. Isbulaev' event is in progress; full results and round-by-round scoring will appear once the card concludes.
Abus Magomedov made a statement at UFC Baku with a devastating first-round finish of Michal Oleksiejczuk, highlighting his emergence as a middleweight contender and prompting an immediate callout of…

Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev delivered an explosive reminder of his rising threat level in the light heavyweight division with a stunning eight-second knockout of Julius Walker at UFC Baku on Saturday.

Nursulton Ruziboev extended his recent resurgence in the UFC's middleweight division on Saturday at UFC Baku, securing his third consecutive victory with a devastating rear-naked choke submission…
